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Newspaper
Orange County Times Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
6
A letter of thanks to Chief Higham of Circleville Fire Department commends the firemen for faithful work at a blaze that destroyed the Beaker Dairy creamery. The pastor of the Presbyterian Church notes their efforts helped prevent broader damage.
Washington May 28 Associated Press reports changes in the Ordnance Department to improve efficiency in divisions executing the Ordnance Program. Major Wheeler acting ordnance chief announced the reorganizations today.
Newburgh May 28 Dr Daniel O Leary is held in the case of the disappearance of his brother Jeremiah O Leary. A charge has been preferred against him and he is detained as a witness.
Associated Press reports Major General Leonard Wood requests duty assignment and is expected to train troops at Camp Funston. War Department likely approves, placing him with another division for training.
Superintendent James F. Tuthilt has been asked to prepare a history of the public schools of this city for a state education department project. It covers histories of schools in all cities of the state and has been in progress for the past year. The completed work will be a notable publication with illustrations of local school buildings and other state wide visuals.
A brown team of horses was purchased by Phoenix Engine Co from Julius Schmid of Beaver Dam Stock Farm Neelytown. The span will replace the old white horse used for years and is now deemed too old. Schmid delivered the horses Monday and they were bought Tuesday at the Commercial House farm stables.
New York May 26 Dr Eugene H Porter State Commissioner of Foods and Markets appointed a committee to coordinate Grange and Dairymen work. Members include President R D Cooper Secretary Albert Manning Attorney J D Miller Grange members HW Wing J Lowel W Giles J G Pembletoo and others with Day and Porter ex officios. Aubrey T Hanmer of Newboro died aged 32. grand jury and undertaker notices follow.
Newport News Va May 28 Report says the master of a British steamer 150 miles off the Virginia Capes fired shots at a submarine. Navy officials found no evidence of enemy submarines on this side of the Atlantic. A separate report near Newport News cited a submarine about 160 miles off the capes with wreckage observed.
A local Millsburg item reports Emma Cleghorn's farm section tents by Bussey and Conklin planting corn in the remainder. Maple Cottage hosted Mindletown guests Cozine Paterson and Gallagher. Currier of Unionville rents a farm. building work begins as soon as foundation. Various residents and visitors named including Mead, Ashles, John Strain, Elizabeth Nowna, and John Koleher with car purchase and furlough updates. Cozine, recently furloughed, may move. quarters for heroes being built in readiness for a longer stay.
At George Gates home in Stony Ford about forty youths enjoyed games and supper served by Mrs. Gates and daughters. National Milk Show attendees and a Community Club picnic set for June 32 at Guddebackville were noted, along with Liberty Loan essays by Jeanette McGill and Hazel Wood and a call for 21-year-olds to enlist before Friday.
In a London lecture at Royal tents a professor notes that few youths know slicing an orange with a steel knife conducts electricity. The act of cutting transfers electricity to the juice and rind, the orange acting as a metal cell and the knife as a conductor.
A garbled report recounts a curious tale involving a skull, a medicine said to cure, and a controversial draught. Names and dates are unclear, but the fragment hints at a paranormal or medical claim tied to a location and local beliefs.
The article recounts Red Cross Day activities at Pine Bush with attendance at the church event led by Pastor Rov Lt. Robinson. It notes a sermon referencing the stone the builders rejected and mentions graduates from Baltimore Dental College and delegates traveling to the Orange County Sunday School convention at Warwick. It also reports George A. McKinney's return from Hot Springs, Arkansas and business visits by Albert Embler of Walden.
In Washingtonville May notes, J Frank Dusenberry travels to Hohokus New Jersey for a visit. Abram Rapalje, aged nearly 83, active in the village social circle. Bessie Mitchell spent the weekend with friends. Sunday services at the Methodist Church drew a full house. The Red Cross and Home Defense were present. Isaac Nicoll Post remains with a diminishing roster as Augustus Denniston rests in Middletown. Choir singing praised. Rev J H Lincoln delivered a fine sermon. D A R memorial dinner for veterans slated Thursday, with afternoon departure from Moffat Library. Rev J J Geuthner to deliver Memorial address. Epworth League meets at Charles Overfield’s home Friday. Mr and Mrs Stevens of Newburgh visited Mrs Waters Sunday afternoon.
Montgomery notes a screening of Two Thousand Leagues Under the Sea at Seaior's Hall on Wednesday night June 12. Mrs William Dineen recovering from a serious illness at Dennis McCartys home in Maisertown. Red Cross fund exceeded halfway, now 1292 dollars. John F P McBurney of Albany drove ten towns in his touring car Monday. Missionary Society meeting of the Presbyterian Church set for Wednesday June 12 at Mrs Harry Crabtrees home.
The tenth annual meeting of the Orange County Style Society will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Montgomery on Tuesday June 11. The session starts at 10:30 and ground at 1:25. Officers will be elected. Speakers include Rev. Henry J. Scaider of the American Bible Society New Jersey, Rev. J. W. Barnubit of Cavalry Baptist Church Newhorah, and Rev. Dr. O. B. Sri of Middletown.
Thaddinn C. Sweet and Mrs. Honate Hartock Whitner of Pulaski, secretary of the Oswego County Cand Welfare board, are among the speakers at the agricultural convention of superintendents of the poor law officers of the state, to be held in Alexandria Bay from June 25 to 28.
Captain Jobe M. Tracy, veteran of 22 years on the force, is expected to succeed former Chief John Bimson who retired last July. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission notified that Tracy heads the eligible list for the position.
The estate of Jacob Gunther offers a large mounted animals and birds collection once praised as the nation’s finest private display. Col Theodore Roosevelt, among others, has seen it and may bid. The sale includes world noted buffalo head and numerous deer, owls, hawks, and a Paris medal winner, with provenance from Madison Square Garden exhibitions.
Hon Augustus Denniston dies leaving a legacy rooted in Orange County politics and law. His father Robert Denniston, born 1800 in Blooming Grove, held roles from Justice of the Peace to State Senator and Canal Committee chairman. The Denniston family, of Scotch provenance, settled near Little Britain with Clintons, contributing to banking, agriculture, and Presbyterian leadership in Washingtonville and Bethlehem.
The obituary details the Denniston and Scott families spanning generations from Elizabeth town New Jersey to Washingtonville New York, noting Henry Denniston a former U S Navy paymaster and admiral, Rev James C Denniston retired veteran, Augustus Denniston born 1842 who served as Quartermaster of the 124th N Y Infantry, and his successors. It records their Presbyterian faith, service in the Civil War era, leadership roles in agriculture banking and industry, and community ties in Orange County and Newburgh districts. The piece mentions several siblings and surviving daughters, with upgrades in public life and civic duties.
The Apolo Club presented a patriotic program at First Presbyterian Church on a Tuesday evening to a full house. Edith Chapman Gould led piano, with Helen Hampson and conductor Prof. Andrew J. Baird, delivering a varied mix from Follow the Colors to Hail Our Native Land, with Carmen and Lucia de Lammermoor segments drawing notable applause and an encore.
Washington reports the first two weeks of the airplane mail service ending with the New York arrival yesterday a half past 2. Eight of twelve Washington to Philadelphia and New York trips were completed before 4 PM. The army and Post Office officials praised the effort and the aviators for their work as they prepare for broader duties in France.
In Binghamton a biplane carrying Katherine Stinson from Chicago to New York crashed while attempting a landing. She was unhurt though the craft suffered a broken propeller and damaged tail. Repairs are to be made and the flight plan to New York will resume once fixes are complete.
The fragment discusses urging bravery to face life and mentions evos and a command style. It reads like partial notes or a cryptic prompt about resilience and computing terms, with no clear event or named organizations.
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